Cincinnati is in the market for depth at the position after placing 2014 seventh-round pick
James Wright on injured reserve this week.

Still just 31 years old, Holmes has become an NFL afterthought following a Lisfranc injury and character concerns that forced an end to his ill-fated Jets career in 2013.

After waiting until mid-August to land a job with the Bears last summer, Holmes managed just eight catches for 67 yards in nine games.

Nelson, 28, caught eight passes for 65 yards in six games with the Jets last season.

He recently denounced NFL teams for snubbing him due to the time he spends on charity work.

"They don't think my head's in the game, but it's all guesswork," Nelson wrote. "Perception isn't always reality, and that's the case here. These coaches and owners don't know me, and they don't have any interest in changing that."